08.c EDA Draft Minutes 07 22 25City of Scandia
Economic Development Authority
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Attendance: Council members Steve Kronmiller and Jim Gribble.
Also in Attendance: Executive Director Kyle Morell
Residents in Attendance: Carolyn Smith, Patricia Lange, Jacqueline Chaves, Dave Wilske,
Patrick Doyle,
Call to Order: President Kronmiller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Wilske, seconded by Lange, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the June 24, 2025, EDA meeting were not available.
Welcome Letter
EDA President Kronmiller collaborated with Treasurer Korby on identifying new residents to the
community. Kronmiller is confident the EDA can identify new residents to send welcome letters
to. Part of that letter was the introduction of local businesses to the resident.
Scandia City Center Study and Wayfinding
Director Morell presented the results of the study that focused on multimodal transportation
within the Scandia City Center, which is defined by the elementary school on the west, Ozark
Ave. N., Hwy 97 to the north and the Water Tower Barn site to the south. The study suggested
new walking trails, bike trails, roundabouts with pedestrian crossings, wayfinding signs with a
consistent color theme, and a rustic vibe. Previous wayfinding master plan estimates have been
between $15,000 and $20,000. Morell will check with the City Engineer to see if the wayfinding
work completed as part of the Study has reduced that cost.
As a follow-up to wayfinding, the Board discussed how to inform new residents about the
businesses and amenities within the Community. The discussion was wide-ranging, covering
topics such as how to receive notifications of property sales, how to collect resident emails, and
whether an EDA-specific email would be the most effective way to reach residents. President
Kronmiller suggested that the City develop an interactive map showing local businesses and their
contact information. Commissioners Chaves and Smith suggested reaching out to all new
residents either electronically or via welcome letters.
Action Item: Create a sample welcome letter, including a request for email addresses or sign-up
for city notifications
Sale of City Merchandise
The city is not statutorily allowed to engage in commerce. Staff will collaborate with a local
supplier to establish an online store that can be accessed through the City’s website. The
Committee will also work with local businesses to sell city merchandise in their stores.
Next meeting has been scheduled: Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 PM
Motion to adjourn made by Wilske and seconded by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kyle Morell, EDA Executive Director
Scandia Economic Development Authority Mission Statement:
The Scandia EDA strives to enhance Scandia’s long-term prosperity and enrich the quality of life of residents by retaining and
growing existing businesses, recruiting new businesses and expanding life-cycle housing opportunities for residents.